Brain damage and behavior

Simplify tasks and provide a consistent, structured environment.

Encourage your family member to recognize when he or she is becoming angry or frustrated. This activity is called executive function because it means being the executive or being in charge of one's own life.

Sexual behavior, however, is a private matter. Keep distractions e. This is very distressing to both the person with the TBI and the family.

In some cases, extended cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation in a residential or outpatient setting will be necessary to regain certain skills. A reduced sense of self-awareness is a hallmark effect of TBI. If you have acted inappropriately, apologize.